Krupp Scandal and Rise of a German Industrial Dynasty
The account traces the Krupp family's rise from a small Essen forge to a colossal steel and armaments empire, led by Alfred Krupp and his successors. It notes Bertha Krupp as the wealthiest German woman, the firm’s role in global warfare, and the political fallout from bribery allegations and a parliamentary inquiry while detailing the works, scale, and workers of the Krupp enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peemant
Krupp
Krupps
Berlin
War Department
Liebknecht
von Heeringen
Vorwaerts
Deutsche Munitions Und Waffenfabrik
Paris
Stoua
France
Reichstag
Friedrich Krupp
Essen
Alfred Krupp
Friedrich
Fim
Alfred
Bertha Krupp
Germany
Essed
Friedrich A Krupp
Easen Steel Works
Meppen
Tanger-Hutte
Hagan
Milhoféner
Essen Works
Good Roads Boost From State Commission Promises Free Speakers
Des Moines reports the state highway commission plans to supply good roads speakers for reunions and county fairs this fall, with travel costs covered. Judge Hiram Evans of Corydon and others volunteer to promote road work. Story Boone Fayette Appanoose and Poweshiek lead progress, with two county gangs grading hills and constructing new improvements, though one costly mile proved difficult.
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Des Moines
State Highway Commission
H.C. Beard
Hiram EK
Evans
Corydon
MacDonald
Story
Boone, Fayette
Appanoose
Poweshiek
Story County
Expert Teaches Fruit Canning at Knowles Farm
Cedar Falls residents from Black Hawk county gathered at the Knowles farm to learn Benson’s advanced fruit and vegetable canning methods. Prof O H Benson, famed for rural instruction and linked to Wright county schools, demonstrated preserving foods in glass and tin while maintaining original form and flavor.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
Knowles Farm
O. H Benson
Wright County
United States Department of Agriculture
New Departure by School Board in Charter Oak
Charter Oak faces a housing dilemma for the city school superintendent and teachers. An election June 22 seeks bonds of 3500 to build a district building for superintendent use. Buena Vista Year Over reports a record year with 31 graduates at Storm Lake Buena Vista College. Shenandoah proposes an 80000 bond for a new high school. New Hampton plans seven more blocks of concrete paving. Keosauqua votes a special election to issue 7000 bonds for a normal training addition. Shenandoah orders 15 more blocks of asphalt paving. Anamosa reorganizes the W. M. Welch company into Metropolitan Supply after litigation. Logan notes graduation exercises with 48 diplomas awarded and Judge Thomas Arthur speaking.
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Charter Oak
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Women
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin resident Mrs Ep Ferron reports long standing pain from displacement and backache eased after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Providence Rhode Island reader Mrs Asem Lawson says it renewed her health while working full time. The question asks for best artful uk for lovers with answer "Bop."
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Lydia E. — Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkhard
Mra
Ferron
High St
Chippewa. Falls
Wisconsin
Providence, R. L
Lydia E. Pinkham
Paina
Ron
Asem. Lawson
Lippitt St., Providence, R. J
Looming Syrup for Defféren Taethcing? Gum Relief Claimed
Fragmented OCR text mentions Mra Wisarow syrup for teething gums and pain relief, interwoven with a quoted political exchange about the phrase yellow peril. The readable parts reference a product claim alongside a Senator Sorg Hum quote about a provocative term and public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisarow
Free Entrance Prophecy Sparks Stampede Warning
A heated exchange between a manager and a judge hints at a plan to flood crowds with a rear exit sign removal and the word Free posted to draw people out. The dialogue implies potential crowd control risks and safety concerns.
Death by Own Action Near Philadelphia Despair Overlawsuit
A 54 year old Philadelphia man named Jacob Rabinowitz used a safe and a block of wood to commit suicide. He placed his head beneath the safe, tightened a strap, and removed the block, causing the weight to fall. His death followed weeks of despondency after losing a legal case. An insurance examiner noted a personal mark described as a strong Cornish accent in the identification blank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwestern
Lippincott’s
Jacob Rabinowitz
Philadelphia
Penn
Behan Young Promotes Postum In Health Testimony
A Texas teacher recalls starting Postum after coffee caused nerves indigestion and headaches. He notes improved nervousness, skin, and digestion after switching, and describes Regular and Instant Postum use with brewing tips and a booklet offer from Postum Co. Bathe, Mich.
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Texas
Postum Co
Creak
Wellville
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Prussia
Khedive
Egypt
Rusela
Port Arthur
Japan
Dewey
Manila
Assen
Friedrich A’ Krupp
William
William I
Morgan
Krupp SC Nares
Crpdmany
Pyoy Borlan
Ole
Arif
Creel
Boone, Fayette, Appanoose
Poweshiek Counties
Black Hawk Farm
Buena Vista
Buena ‘Vista College
Shenandoah
New Hampton
Keosauqua
Alsa
Anamosa Company
Anamosa
W. M. Welch Company
Nains
Metropolitan Supply Company
Logan
Thomas Arthur
Senator Sorghum
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